Parkland High School - Par Key Yearbook (Orefield, PA)

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History Who will win the coming presidential election? We decided to ask the school historians. Mr. German was consulted first, and he just laughed and told us to refer to our Time magazines. Mrs. Elinor Jones was next, and she disappointed us by pleading the 5th Amendment! Surely Mr. Snyder will answer. We hurried to his room, but unfortunately he was engaged in a guidance interview. Mr. Rizzi was trying to recover from his last ride with a student driver, so we excluded him. We stopped Mr. Moyer in the hall, and he told us that the best man would win, so we could eliminate the Democratic Party! Mr. Randall, however, disagreed. Mr. Frick was intently teaching a civics class, and we decided to find Mr. 'I ubio instead. Entering the auditorium, several students were found standing with their noses against the wall, and Mr. Tubio looked angry. Naturally, we left the study hall. It was quite difficult to find Mr. Gernerd, but we spotted him at a desk, engrossed in counting tickets for our next basketball game. Finally we approached Mr. Young. But he was all tied up in knots — wrestling can be fun. Well, I guess we will just have to wait until the election for the results, like everyone else. And we were hoping to make a few bets. Page JO

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Assistant Principal Upon the shoulders of this handsome figure rest the duties of the assistant principal. Mr. German, acting as Mr. Meckley’s chief aide, supervises assembly programs, carries out administrative duties, conducts two P.D. classes and still finds time to enjoy skiing. Hats off to a wonderful “veep” who’s done a magnificent job. Library Do you have a book report due tomorrow, and are you looking for a short book with large print? Mrs. Saul will come to the rescue. She also prepares seventh graders to use the Dewey Decimal System, and aids the seniors who have forgotten it. But, noise and overdue books are “taboo” with her, and many a senior has had his library privileges removed! guidance This department helps our students to solve problems in everything from etiquette to the task of choosing a vocation. Mrs. Billig always finds time to listen to your problems or to find information for you. She also is responsible for Parkland’s variety of aptitude and achievements tests. Mrs. McKeon is Mrs. Billig’s efficient secretary, and she has the tedious job of compiling information about all of the students, plus aiding Mrs. Billig in many other ways. Page 9

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The necessity for the learning of foreign languages is becoming more important each year. Let s take a look at Parkland’s language department. “America est patria nostra.” This familiar phrase was heard in Mrs. Wcishaar's Latin class, and it was repeated in Mrs. Schaeffer’s room. “Votre devoir pour demain” is Mrs. Simon’s favorite line to her French classes. “Schr Gut” — a good line to hear in Mrs. Wargo’s room. The seniors bid “Vale,” “Au Revoir,” and “Auf Wiedersehen to the language department. Perhaps one of Parkland’s science students will someday be first to reach the moon! Besides having up-to-date equipment, Parkland also offers a terrific teaching staff. Mr. Eckensberger, Parkland’s answer to Einstein, prepares our future physicists, and Mr. Leibenguth, our favorite chemist, calmly teaches chemistry. But let us not forget Mrs. Durishin, Miss Pharoah, and Mr. White. Without them we would never have been able to comprehend physics, chemistry, or biology. Some of us never thought we’d even get through general science. Page 11